Siege of Fort Sullivan

The Siege of Fort Sullivan took place in 1776 during the American Revolutionary War near Charleston, South Carolina. British forces attempted to land troops and capture the fort, which was held by American patriots, to control the harbor. The Americans, though outnumbered, used artillery and strategic defenses to repel the attack. The siege ultimately failed, boosting morale and signaling effective resistance against British plans in the southern colonies. This event demonstrated the difficulties the British faced in controlling key ports and contributed to the larger struggle for independence.